ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 364620 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
censure
glorify
adversary
parity

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

2 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
epistolary
gravity
disdain

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

3 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
redouble
adorn
curtail
pretense

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
ethical
incisive
redouble
lucidity

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
accommodate
incidental
gigantic

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."